Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continues to blast away at the President Trump lead health care bill. She delivered the Weekly Democratic Address on the issue last week. Bustos released a statement yesterday citing the Congressional Budget Office saying the…
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Domestic Troubles In Rural Viola Leads To Charges Against QC Man
A domestic troubles complaint in rural Viola leads to the arrest of a Rock Island man on multiple charges. Francis D. Alter was taken into custody yesterday for driving suspended, reckless driving, child endangerment, driving unsafe equipment and improper lane…
Class X Felony Meth Charge Filed Following Last Week’s Arrest In Matherville
Bond has been set at $150,000 for a Reynolds man taken into custody late last week by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies. They were responding to a suspicious vehicle complaint in Matherville last Friday, which lead to the arrest of 37…
City Of Aledo Issues Hard Water Notice
The City of Aledo has been experiencing some issues with their R/O system at the water treatment plant and, as a result, potable water is being produced with a high calcium content which may lead to hard water. Potable water…
Line & ‘Wacky Wade’ Continue To Rack Up Wins In Show Ring
A Seaton teenager continues to rack up wins on the livestock show circuit. Mercer County High School senior Dalton Line and “Wacky Wade” won Grand Champion Steer honors at the Illinois Beef Expo last month and took more honors this…
Federal Case Pushed To Next Month For Mercer County Child Porn Suspects
The federal case against two men arrested on child porn charges in Mercer County has been continued to next month. Pre-trial conferences for Aaron Beauchamp of Matherville and William Ashby of East Moline will be held April 5th at U.S.…
National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory For WRMJ Listening Area
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY. * TIMING… THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY. HEAVIEST SNOW RATES AND…
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Leads To Meth Charges Against Reynolds Man
A suspicious vehicle complaint in Matherville leads to the arrest of a Reynolds man on multiple charges. 37 year old Cainen Young was taken into custody early Friday morning by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies after striking a parked car and then…
Sherrad High School Receives Threat Via Social Media App
Police were called to Sherrard High School today after a threat of a shooting was found on a social media app. Unit 200 superintendent Alan Boucher says they acted immediately to determine if the threat was credible.
3D Property Brings $230,000 At Auction
A business liquidation auction in Aledo brings much interest today. 3D Concrete in Aledo was on the block. The property sold for over $200,000 and there was also very active bidding on many pieces of construction equipment. Local auctioneer Dale…